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Leopard shark

6/26/2017

 
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The leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) earned that common name due to its pattern of dark saddles and spots on their fins and upper body. Underneath they are a silver or bronze colour with a pale underbelly. The genus Triakis is from the Greek word triakis, meaning "three pointed," like their three pointed teeth; the species name semifasciata means "half-banded," such as the distinctive bands on this shark. They are a relatively small animal, only getting up to 2.13 m (7 ft) with most being no larger than 1.83 m (6 ft). 

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Behind the Fins: Emma-Louise Nicholls

6/25/2017

 
Picture© Horniman Museum and Gardens
One of the best things about conferences is the amazing people one gets to meet while there. The people you meet make and break a conference experience and TFUI Founder Melissa feels lucky that she's met nothing but inspiring and supportive peers. Emma-Louise Nicholls is one of these people. She and Melissa met at a conference in the UK and have stayed in touch since then. We were lucky enough that Emma had some spare time in her busy schedule to talk to us about what she does (it's like nothing we've ever talked about at TFUI). Dive on in!


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Purple eagle ray

6/18/2017

 
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Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO
Purple Eagle Ray (Myliobatis hamlyni) is… well, as the name says: purple. But, it can also be a green-grey colour, which mixes into an olive brown on its disc edges. Their underbelly is a creamy colour, while their tail varies from a creamy white to a purple colour. Like other rays, they do have a venomous stinger.

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    TFUI Founder Melissa C. Marquez is author of all animal bios and "Behind the Fins" segments.
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    A proud #LatinainSTEM, Marquez is a marine biologist who focuses on shark habitat use and movements; she is also a science communicator (follow her on Twitter) who focuses on diverse Chondrichthyan education and who focuses on the media coverage of sharks.
    You can learn more about her on her website.

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  • About TFUI
    • TFUI Origins >
      • About TFUI Founder Melissa
      • TFUI Officers
    • Take a Bite
    • Get Involved
    • FAQ
  • Bite Blog
  • Education
    • The Sharks >
      • Shark Anatomy
    • The Skates & Rays
    • The Chimaeras
    • Why Environments Matter
    • The Threats
    • Open Access >
      • Behind the Fins: Interview series
      • Bite into Research
      • Shark Bites: Book Recommendations
      • Sustainable Seafood Apps
  • Fins United
    • Shark Party Ideas
    • Little Fins Nursery
    • Big Fins Reef
  • Contact